Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses that deliver Sweets in Willis, TX 77378 (141)

Ice cream is always inviting because it promises to make you feel good. That is why it is disappointing if you have to choose from the same set of flavors every time. That is where artisanal ice cream maker Lick Honest Ice Cream distinguishes itself. There are new flavors available all the time, inspired by peak-season ingredients available from local producers. Guessing what new flavors to choose from next makes it exciting, to look forward to eating ice cream with family and friends soon.

It is hard to wrap your head around basil jelly because it feels like these two are not supposed to come together. Basil is savory and jelly is usually sweet. But by some magic or excellent cooking, Savory SageRage somehow makes it taste delicious. And they've come a long way too. From jams, jellies, and butter, Savory SageRage has expanded the business to make and sell more yummy treats! From making hard candy to cooking lasagna and everything else in between. It is without question that Savory SageRage continues to grow.

Are you craving for something extremely “unique” and authentic? Today might be your Transylvania day! A classic tradition from the land of Dracula that originated in the 1400s, chimney cakes are made by wrapping a special dough around a wooden stick, rolled in sugar, and spit-roasted on their cool oven. These cakes are similar to churros and doughnuts, except that these ones are freshly baked, not fried. Not to mention that these are made with organic and all-natural ingredients. Oh, you’ll be “surprised by the freshness and deliciousness of the cakes.” This company offers a good selection of treats from their year-round variants such as classic, coconut, golden glaze, and walnut, to their seasonal flavors such as bacon-cheese jalapeño. So, don’t miss the opportunity to experience a true Romanian tradition. Find these goodies at various artisan markets, special events, and festivals in and around San Antonio, Texas.   

We usually associate coffee shops with adults. They use coffee shops to socialize or do meetings. Others use coffee shops as a quiet space to write or think. Coffee shops are a typical destination for adults on a date. Mochas & Javas Frisco branch wants to change that and make coffee shops kid-friendly too. If you visit Mochas & Javas, you will find that they offer kids beverages too, so let your child, your nephew, or your niece have that same experience talking to a barista and ordering a drink. The kid can choose from any of the following: hot chocolate, steamer, frozen hot chocolate, or a smoothie. So go ahead and bring your kid here!

Quantum Coffee Roasters is a small-batch roaster in Leon Springs, in San Antonio, Texas. The company specializes in single-origin coffee from around the world, with an emphasis on roasting to order. If you are a coffee lover, these words are music to your ears. It means residents of San Antonio and neighboring cities get to buy hard-to-find coffee products like freshly-roasted cacao from Ecuador in nibs and beans, for example. With a choice of exquisite coffee, anyone can have a good start to their mornings.

As you've heard it said, Texas pecans are the “best tasting pecans” you can find. Known for fresh premium quality pecans, pecan candies, pies and treats, Millican Pecan Company continues the traditions and methods that their great-great-grandfather instilled in the business over 100 years ago. Their family is known historically as the “founder of the pecan industry” in San Saba Texas. They developed many great pecan varieties, as well as a prosperous orchard that continues to serve their customers. Each year, they harvest their pecan orchards to provide you with delicious pecan candy, spiced pecans, roasted pecans, and many more pecan products. From harvesting to cooking, they are personally involved in every aspect of Pecan production.

Among the baked goods in Bre's Sweet Treats' repertoire is a happy cake. My first impression was this: what is a happy cake? Thanks to Google, I got my answer. It is a kind of cake, originating in Hawaii. But I will always have a different idea of what a "happy cake" is. I think this is the cake I eat when I am happy, period. It could be from any of the many happy moments in my life - birthday, get-together, promotion, the opening of a business, celebrating a holiday, etc. And you can depend on Bre’s Sweet Treats to make the perfect cake for every occasion you are celebrating, guaranteed to make you happy.

Located at the “Pecan Capital of the World”, The Great San Saba River Pecan Company offers fabulous gourmet pecan preserves, toppings, pies and snacks using pecans from their orchards along the San Saba River. These award winning products are all natural and made by hand. “The traditional Pecan Pie” took the Blue Ribbon in Atlanta at Americas Mart for Best Dessert. The “Peach Pecan & Amaretto Preserves” have been awarded the gold 1st Prize Trophy for the Most Outstanding Preserve by the International Fancy Food Show in New York. All of their products are recognized by connoisseurs of Gourmet products everywhere as outstanding in quality, taste and presentation. If you're in the area, consider checking this place out. You'll taste some pecans fresh from the orchard, sample a variety of scrumptious confections, and support a local, family-owned business.

Cakepoppie & Co is a local bakery that offers a variety of sweet treats. To ensure that every batch is as fresh as possible with a top-notch quality, all of their products are baked to order using the freshest and most authentic ingredients available. Kickstart your morning with their delicious king cake signature cinnamon rolls that are perfect to enjoy with your hot cup of joe. Their cake “was absolutely perfect. The flavor, texture, and density was on point. You will not be disappointed unless you don’t order.” They do an “awesome job on the candy apples” and they do have the “best pralines” in town too; they are “scrumptious” and irresistibly good. Plus, “the packaging was amazing – no cracked candies or dents in the tins.” With such “excellent products, professional service,” and “great payment options,” y’all be certain to “let the good times rolling!”  

CJ's Coffee Cafe on Travis is one of its branches that's located in Sherman, Texas. Specializing in “responsibly-sourced” coffees, this cafe roasts their beans weekly in the house. They're available for purchase on single orders or you can subscribe to them for a regular supply. And if you're lucky enough, you can catch their "Buy One Get One 1/2 Price" promo where you can get a half-pound of coffee for free! But wait, there's more! This cafe also offers other mind-blowing drinks. If you're headed to the gym, it's good to consider grabbing one of their protein shakes. But, if you've got a long day ahead of you, you can try their frappucinos or their ever-so-delicious Nitrogen-infused coffee. And, to make each visit more fulfilling, homemade breads, pastries, desserts, and even gourmet soups, sandwiches, and salads are also available – all made from scratch! Thus, you can drop by at any time of the day and you'll have nothing to worry about.

CJ's Coffee Cafe on The Blvd is its newest branch that's located right at the Gateway Village in Denison, Texas. This café not only offers “responsibly-sourced,” home-roasted coffee but also scratch-made and gourmet food specialties. Indeed, keeping their promise to sourcing only the best and finest products! Grab any of the custom blends of CJ's Coffee Cafe, whether hot, iced, frappes, or nitrogen-infused. Their coffee beans are also available as a single order purchase, or you can subscribe to them for a regular supply. And if you're lucky enough, you can catch their "Buy One Get One 1/2 Price" promo where you can get a half-pound of coffee for free! And, to make each visit more filling, homemade breads, pastries, even gourmet soups and desserts are also available.  

CJ's Coffee Cafe on Main Street is one of its branches that's located in Denison, Texas. Specializing in “responsibly-sourced” coffees, this cafe roasts their beans weekly in the house. They're available for purchase on single orders or you can subscribe to them for a regular supply. And if you're lucky enough, you can catch their "Buy One Get One 1/2 Price" promo where you can get a half-pound of coffee for free! Not a coffee enthusiast? Try their fresh fruit bar-style smoothie or protein shake! Oh, these drinks are perfect right after you hit the gym! Okay, you're not in the mood for some drinks. Don't worry as they also offer gourmet salads, sandwiches, soups, and baked goods – all made from scratch!

Give me a box of these sweet treats and I'll be happy. Who wouldn't? To me, Bee Happy Baked Goods is more than the name of a company. It is a promise. A state of happy satisfaction. An unexplainable sense of delight savored and enjoyed. A real pick me up in a box on a bad day, or a rewarding treat to celebrate small victories. I am sure the locals at Rising Star are all grateful this bakery came to their lives.

The name may be difficult to pronounce, but there is no mistaking what this is at first look: chocolate. The mission of Raw Xocolatl is to return to the healthy, all-natural enjoyment of cacao, at a time when there are many choices for chocolate lovers, although many of these products are unhealthy. Raw Xocolatl allows you to enjoy the taste and flavor of chocolate, but without the guilt that comes from eating unhealthy food.

The name alone evokes high, positive, contagious energy, and it is exciting! Kelle B Jammin' is a smart play on words, perfect for the business of selling delicious jams. Kelle B Jammin’ makes and sells small-batch, artisanal, gourmet jams. But don't be fooled by the name. They also sell snacks and pickles, rubs, spices, sauces, as well as mixes and kits. This small, local business is located in Lubbock, Texas. Just as sweet is the other project by Kelle B Jammin' - Kelle B Kids Cookery Camp, where kids are taught basic cooking skills. That is an important skill and who knows, maybe someday one of the kids here start their own jam business, just like Kelle B Jammin’!      

Before 2010, when Whitson Chile Products attended a San Francisco Fancy Food Show, they already received positive feedback for their product. Even the editor of the AOL Food Page selected Whitson’s as her number one pick for the first day of the three-day event. The editor told them "You had me when you lifted the lid on your pot of chili” which only show how gratifying their chili products are. They have also won a Golden Chile award, twice, already. Check out their website for products and recipes. You can also buy their products online.